September 4th 2024.
During an afternoon news conference, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey revealed that the suspect responsible for the deadly mass shooting at a US high school is a 14-year-old named Colt Gray. Hosey stated that the suspect, who is a student at the school, will face murder charges and will be treated as an adult.
According to Hosey, the shooting resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students. Nine other victims were injured and taken to the hospital. As the news of the tragedy spread, students at the school sought refuge in the football stadium while law enforcement officers swarmed the campus and worried parents rushed to ensure their children's safety.
The Bureau also clarified that reports of concurrent shootings at nearby schools were false. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith, who spoke at an earlier press conference outside Apalachee High School, described the shooting as an "evil thing." The Sheriff mentioned that the incident was still under investigation and urged the community to come together and support each other during this difficult time.
Jacob King, a sophomore and football player at the high school, shared his experience of the shooting. He revealed that he was in his world history class after a morning practice when he suddenly heard about 10 gunshots. At first, King couldn't believe what was happening, but when he heard an officer shouting for someone to put down their gun, the reality of the situation hit him. He later saw officers protecting an injured student as his class was ushered out of the building.
Ashley Enoh, a student at the school, received a text from her brother, who is a senior, saying "Just so you know, I love you." When she asked him what was going on, he informed her that there was a shooter on campus. Enoh's younger sister, who is also a student at the school, confirmed the news and informed her that the school was on lockdown.
Details about the shooting were scarce as authorities were still responding to the situation. Helicopter footage showed a large number of law enforcement and emergency vehicles surrounding the school. Erin Clark, a worried mother, received a text from her son Ethan, who is a senior at Apalachee High School. She immediately left her job at a nearby warehouse and rushed to the school. She and other parents were directed to the football field, where she finally found Ethan sitting on the bleachers.
Ethan had been writing an essay in class when the shooting began. He and his classmates quickly took action and barricaded the door to their classroom, hiding until they were rescued. His mother couldn't be prouder of his bravery and expressed her fear of sending him back to school after this traumatic experience.
The shooting happened just over a month into the new school year, leaving parents and students worried about their safety. Traffic leading to the school was backed up for more than a mile as parents tried to reach their children. In response to the tragedy, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released a statement, urging all Georgians to pray for the safety of those in their classrooms and assuring that all available state resources were being directed towards the incident.
The FBI's Atlanta office also released a statement, mentioning that their agents were on the scene, working closely with local law enforcement to gather information and provide support. The White House confirmed that President Joe Biden was briefed about the shooting and that the administration would be coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as they receive more information.
Apalachee High School, which has approximately 1900 students, is the second largest public high school in Barrow County. The school, which opened in 2000, is named after the Apalachee River. The shooting had a ripple effect in Atlanta, where officials announced that patrols in schools would be increased for the rest of the day as a precautionary measure. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his condolences and assured that they would take all necessary steps to keep their students safe.
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